Best Glamping near Guadalupe, AZ

Lost Dutchman State Park Campground and Mesa-Apache Junction KOA provide upscale glamping options near Guadalupe, Arizona. Both locations offer canvas accommodation alternatives to traditional camping with modern comforts and amenities. Lost Dutchman features glamping tents with proper beds, electricity, and climate control systems set against the dramatic backdrop of the Superstition Mountains. The Mesa-Apache Junction KOA provides luxury canvas tents with comfortable mattresses, private decks, and easy access to electricity and water hookups. Guests at these sites enjoy picnic tables, designated fire rings, and proximity to clean shower facilities. A recent visitor mentioned, "The scenery is desert with a mountain backdrop, and individual spaces are very spacious—great weekend getaway."

Hiking trails through the Sonoran Desert landscape connect directly to both glamping locations, providing immediate access to iconic desert scenery without sacrificing comfort. The nearby Wind Cave Trail offers moderate hiking opportunities with panoramic views, while Usery Mountain trails provide additional options for nature exploration. These eco-friendly glamping sites maintain a balance between wilderness immersion and modern convenience, with seasonal programs including night hikes and guided nature walks. Both locations require advance reservations, especially during peak winter months when the moderate climate attracts visitors seeking escape from colder regions. According to a camper, "This county park has good sites in the midst of the desert land. The plant life was abundant and there were many birds and wildlife around."

Best Glamping Sites Near Guadalupe, Arizona (11)

    1. Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    83 Reviews
    Superstition Mtn, AZ
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 982-4485

    $35 - $99 / night

    "Due to extreme heat, I recommend visiting in the fall. Winter, spring, and summer can tend to very uncomfortable. Loved the variety of hikes here, anything from easy to medium-difficult."

    "We opted for a site with electrical and water ($30 vs $20) so there were mostly RVs. Large pull through with fire pit and bbq grill and metal picnic table."

    2. Usery Mountain Regional Park

    35 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 984-0032

    "Campsite 6 is the first one on the right, across from the Camp Host site, and as close to the entrance has you’re gonna get."

    "Good price, friendly staff. Clean restrooms, and fire pits. The hosts are incredible Ty yu"

    3. Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

    18 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 982-4015

    "Very clean. some sites have an outdoor kitchen. close to the road but we didn’t notice noise. A decent size dog run and a small rec center that I didn’t have a chance to see."

    "I arrived after hours, but some of the staff still on site saw me grab my check in materials at the office."

    4. Sun Life RV Resort

    1 Review
    Mesa, AZ
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 981-9500

    5. Cave Creek Regional Park

    18 Reviews
    Cave Creek, AZ
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 465-0431

    "Very well kept full service campground with super helpful staff."

    "The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities. Some hiking trails are within walking distance of the campground, others you will need to drive to. "

    6. White Tank Mountain

    16 Reviews
    Waddell, AZ
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 506-2930

    "The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities and the regional library. There are a couple of playgrounds in the park as well. "

    "There was a gate attendant when we checked in around 6 pm on a Monday and we were given an information packet with information on the campground, nearby facilities in the town of Surprise, and trails,"

    8. Phoenix Metro RV Park

    1 Review
    Phoenix, AZ
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 582-0390

    9. Boulders OHV Area

    7 Reviews
    Wittmann, AZ
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 580-5500

    "There are several fenced in and cleared dirt areas to park and pull through trucks, a camper, tent and car, etc. any vehicle can make it to the staging area, road is easy to travel."

    "Huge area to disperse camp with an actual bathroom. If you dont mind occasional off road vehicles driving through during the day, its a good spot with plenty of room."

    10. Cave Creek Group Site

    3 Reviews
    Carefree, AZ
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 595-3300

    $150 / night

    "Great place to get away from he city and enjoy a little nature. We had a great time sitting around the fire and looking at the stars. Great hikes nearby too to enjoy."

    "Our site had a view of a trail where we watched equestrians ride by sporadically throughout the evening. We saw some snakes, coyotes, and other wildlife."

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  • Stephanie S.
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

    Very nice

    Very clean. some sites have an outdoor kitchen. close to the road but we didn’t notice noise. A decent size dog run and a small rec center that I didn’t have a chance to see.

  • Erik J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2023

    Cave Creek Regional Park

    Friendly and beautiful

    Very well kept full service campground with super helpful staff. I recommend sites with canopies if you don't have solid air conditioning as it can get hot in the sun and there's very little natural shade. All sites have power and water. There's a dual lane dump station on the way out of the park.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Close to the city, deep in the wilderness

    Reservations are necessary, as many people grab these spots, and often for long stays (14 day maximums). Due to extreme heat, I recommend visiting in the fall. Winter, spring, and summer can tend to very uncomfortable.

    Loved the variety of hikes here, anything from easy to medium-difficult. The individual sites are pretty small and hard to put a tent anywhere but the paved drives into each nook, much of the ground is covered in small plants and cacti. There's a picnic table/bench thing at each spot, plus a fire pit grill (which is the only place you can burn). Bathrooms and showers are on site and worked great during our stay. Bring plenty of water to hydrate with!

  • Janet H.
    Mar. 11, 2021

    Usery Mountain Regional Park

    Pleasantly surprised

    Checked in on a Sunday for a one night stay at Buckhorn CG. Campsite 6 is the first one on the right, across from the Camp Host site, and as close to the entrance has you’re gonna get. I expected to hear traffic in and out, but the site sits a nice distance back from the CG entrance road. Parking area was large enough to accommodate a couple of vehicles, and the site was roomy, with a few tent location possibilities. Site was raked and free of any trash, and a good distance from neighboring site. Loved the large concrete picnic table. Nice metal firepit and water on site. Really quiet— just the nearby chatter of birds and coyotes serenading. You won’t get a ‘dark sky’ night here, but the light noise from Phoenix makes for beautifully silhouetted saguaro cacti. Restroom and shower facilities were clean.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 19, 2019

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Large sites, great view of the Superstition Mountains

    Camped here for two nights and enjoyed it very much. Sites are large and well maintained. We opted for a site with electrical and water ($30 vs $20) so there were mostly RVs. Large pull through with fire pit and bbq grill and metal picnic table. Many have views of the Superstition Mountains. We reserved ahead of time which is good as the campground was full when we arrived. There is overflow camping if no sites available. Bathrooms were clean and one had showers and filtered water, a nice bonus. I only saw two bathrooms (there might have been another in the newer loop but we didn’t explore that) so they were not real close to our site. Several hiking trails directly accessible from the park. A variety of ranger led programs but unfortunately none during our stay. You do have to put up with the annoying train whistle from about 10-6 from nearby Goldsfield “Ghost town” but otherwise it is probably the quietest campground I’ve ever stayed at. Only issue we had was with over-eager volunteers who yelled at us and told us we couldn’t park outside the showers. (We had moved from our site to use the showers after our hike and before leaving).

  • Sarah M.
    Feb. 3, 2021

    Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

    Such a pleasant stay!

    I stayed here for two nights while I was in the Phoenix area after having to reroute a trip due to unexpected winter weather at my original destination. I camped in a 22 foot rental motor home.

    This was my first KOA experience, and it was such a delight. I arrived after hours, but some of the staff still on site saw me grab my check in materials at the office. He lead me to my sight in his golf cart, helped us get backed in and all settled for the night. Staff called the next morning to finish check in and verify our stay info. The staff this whole stay was so kind, it was amazing.

    Our site (I believe most as well) was gravel but naturally pretty level. We had plenty of space between us and adjacent sites. The whole KOA has some nice touches as far as landscaping, sites with grills, etc. Very clean and well kept.

    Location is about 45 minutes from Phoenix, which was perfect for us. We spent a little time in old town Scottsdale as well which is about the same distance. I would 100% stay here again if I’m in the area.

  • Ellen W.
    Oct. 3, 2019

    Cave Creek Regional Park

    Great for hiking and relaxing

    Maricopa County Park in Cave Creek. Very well taken care of. 

    The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities.

    Some hiking trails are within walking distance of the campground, others you will need to drive to. 

    The campground itself is very clean. It is quiet and the campsites all have electric and water hookups, picnic table and fire pit. 

    There is an older area, sites 1 through 42, which offers more space in between the spaces. the newer area, sites 43 through 55 are closer to each other, but still doesn't feel crowded.

  • Ellen W.
    Oct. 3, 2019

    White Tank Mountain

    Close to town, yet far enough away for hiking and relaxing

    Another Maricopa County parks campground which is great for hiking and relaxing. 

    Very well taken care of. The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities and the regional library. There are a couple of playgrounds in the park as well. 

    Some hiking trails are within walking distance of the campground, others you will need to drive to.  Maricopa trail runs through the park. 

    The campground itself is very clean, including the restrooms and showers. It is quiet and the campsites all have electric and water hookups, picnic table and fire pit. Sites are far enough from each other so it doesn't feel crowded. Not much vegetation on the campground itself, so sunshine in abundance.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 3, 2022

    White Tank Mountain

    Convenient to Phoenix

    General: Located less than an hour from Phoenix, this campground is an easy getaway. There are two campgrounds: The Family Campground (40 sites) with water and 30/50 amp electric hookups and the more“rustic” Willow Canyon Campground (19 sites) with no hookups. This campground is good for tents, campervans, or small (16 feet or less) trailers. There was a gate attendant when we checked in around 6 pm on a Monday and we were given an information packet with information on the campground, nearby facilities in the town of Surprise, and trails, which was very helpful considering we were not familiar with the area. 

    Site Quality: We stayed in the Family Campground so we could take advantage of the electric hookups. The sites are gravel, a good size, well-maintained, and spaced a decent amount of distance apart. Some are pull-through and some back-in. In addition to the aforementioned water and electric hookups, each site also has a picnic table, bbq grill, and fire pit. Some have covered picnic shelters but not all. Most of these also have space for tents. 

    Bathhouse: Is located in the center of the loop and was clean. Sites on the inside have paths leading to the bathhouse but if you are on the outside of the loop, access is via a path between sites 34 and 36 or sites 11 and 13. Three stalls, one sink, and one shower. One sink is not really adequate for 40 sites, but I did not encounter more than one other person at a time. Soap dispenser, rack, and air dryer. The way the water faucets are is wasteful: once you turn them on, they run for quite some time before turning off. Hot water was appreciated. Did not use the shower so cannot comment on that. 

    Activities: Several hiking trails. The most popular one is the waterfall trail, but you need to drive to the trailhead for this. It is paved for the first half mile (shortly after the petroglypghs) and then it is a rocky, gravel path. The waterfall only runs after heavy rain (I would think this would make access very challenging). There was water in the “pool” and it is scenic so it was worthwhile to go despite no running falls. There are restrooms, a picnic area and a playground near this trailhead. Some of the other trails are used by mountain bikers or horseback riders. The information you receive at check-in details the usage for each trail. 

    This campground was mainly an overnight as we continued to head west but I am glad we took the time to hike the waterfall trail before leaving. If you need groceries or other supplies, the town of Surprise, about 8 miles to the east, would have everything you need. Note there is a nearby air force base and you will hear jets flying by, although this was during daylight hours.


Guide to Guadalupe

Camping options near Guadalupe, Arizona range from basic tent sites to full-service RV parks across the Sonoran Desert. The area sits at approximately 1,210 feet elevation with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 100°F from June through September. Winter nights can drop to the low 40s, making November through March the peak camping season when temperatures typically range from 65-75°F during daytime hours.

What to do

Horseback riding trails: Access equestrian-friendly paths at Cave Creek Regional Park where riders can observe desert wildlife. The park features designated horse trails and some campsites include pipe corrals. "Nestled right at the base of the Superstition Mountains - this is a great location that is close to excellent hiking and riding. Also close to a unique drive out to Canyon Lake! For the very fit cyclist you can ride from this location out this lake. It's an amazing and very challenging ride indeed," notes Brad B.

Off-road vehicle exploration: Visit Boulders OHV Area for designated off-highway vehicle trails. The staging area provides multiple cleared spots for various vehicle types. "Miles of desert and washes to explore with tons of dispersed camping sites. Can get busy on holiday or event weekends but worth it otherwise. Some weekends have horse or Dirtbike events. Nearby washes lead to tons of trails near castle hot springs that can lead to various abounded mine sites," explains Caitlin S.

Ranger-led programs: Participate in educational programs at White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Programs include astronomy nights with telescope access and sunrise guided hikes. "I've joined two ranger-led hikes here (Black Rock Loop for sunrise hikes) as well as a county-sponsored astronomy night with access to multiple large telescopes and an astronomy presentation. Check the park website for their activities calendar," recommends Chenery K.

What campers like

Spacious campsites: Usery Mountain Regional Park offers well-separated sites with desert vegetation. The campground layout provides privacy between neighbors. "Our site #48 Buckhorn was really spacious and private. Great views all around. Table and fire pit. The park has tons of trails for hiking and MTN biking. The only downside is the light pollution at night being so close to Phoenix," reports Julie F.

Night sky viewing: Despite proximity to Phoenix, many campsites still offer good stargazing opportunities. Campers report coyote serenades and silhouetted saguaro cacti against the night sky. "Beautiful sunset, amazing view of moon rising over mountains. Heard some coyotes in the night, which was exciting. Enjoyed hiking the trails and exploring the landscape," shares Rebecca G. from Lost Dutchman State Park Campground.

Wildlife observation: Desert camping provides opportunities to see native animals in their habitat. Early morning and evening hours offer the best wildlife viewing times. "Checked in on a Sunday for a one night stay at Buckhorn CG. Really quiet— just the nearby chatter of birds and coyotes serenading. You won't get a 'dark sky' night here, but the light noise from Phoenix makes for beautifully silhouetted saguaro cacti," notes Janet H.

What you should know

Gate closure times: Cave Creek Group Site and other area parks have strict entry/exit gates that lock overnight. Plan accordingly so you're not locked out after evening activities. "Nothing on website said gate closes and can't get back in after 9 pm," warns Nicole E. about her experience.

Reservation requirements: Peak season (November-March) requires advance booking at most established campgrounds. Some campgrounds book up months in advance during winter. "Sites are clean and most level with mix of electric and non electric. Suggest you make reservations well ahead for busy winter months!" advises Debbie W.

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience more noise than others depending on location. Proximity to off-road vehicle areas or residential neighborhoods can impact quiet hours. "Camped here with my family. The scenery was beautiful, but didn't love the fact that people were blaring their music here until 2AM in the morning," reports Brandon M. about his stay at Lost Dutchman.

Tips for camping with families

Educational programs: Take advantage of nature centers with kid-friendly exhibits and activities. Many parks offer junior ranger programs during peak season. "They offer tons of programs for everyone like night hikes and scorpion hunts. Do consider reserving a spot with ample time - they tend to get booked really quick especially during the winter time," suggests Jose G.

Playground access: Mesa-Apache Junction KOA offers family-friendly amenities including a playground and pool. The KOA features a fenced play area with swings and tetherball. "The KOA features a small fenced playground with a tetherball, swing set, merry go round, and a table with an umbrella. On the other side of the KOA there is a small fenced dog run," details Krista Z.

Water activities: Plan day trips to nearby water features for cooling off during warmer months. Canyon Lake is accessible from several area campgrounds. "Nestled right at the base of the Superstition Mountains - this is a great location that is close to excellent hiking and riding. Also close to a unique drive out to Canyon Lake!" recommends Brad B.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: At Lost Dutchman State Park Campground, carefully review site dimensions before booking. Some sites have challenging access due to terrain features. "Highly recommend this park with spacious sites and great views of the Superstition Mountains and night lights of Phoenix. Carefully review the site you select to be sure it will accommodate your rig. Roads are narrow and there are unforgiving drop offs on the sides," cautions Terri D.

Proximity options: Multiple glamping close to Guadalupe, Arizona provide varying distances from urban amenities. Some sites offer quick access to supplies while maintaining a camping atmosphere. "Close enough to town in case something went wrong. Lots of nearby hiking trails, and restrooms and showers were clean. Campsites are behind a rise, so you see stars, not city lights," explains Rusty T. about White Tank Mountain.

Hookup availability: Different campgrounds offer various levels of RV service connections. From basic water/electric to full hookups with sewer connections. "My site was a pull through...more a side of the road spot. No shade here at all but otherwise pretty decent. My spot had water and electric. Nice dump station on the way out too," notes Chris P. about his experience at Usery Mountain.

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